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P260 DTV

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,538 mi
Last recorded100,538 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP260 DTV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 100,538 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 98,044 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all rear ()

Nearside Rear handbrake cable greased

all brake pipes greased

Fail 25 Oct 2016 98,044 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all rear ()

Nearside Rear handbrake cable greased

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all brake pipes greased

Pass 27 Oct 2015 95,956 miles

all rear metal fuel pipes corroded

nsr handbrake cable corroded and brake pipes are greased

Pass 21 Oct 2014 93,613 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

brake pipes greased

fuel pipes rusty

gearbox leaking oil

hand brake cables rusty

Pass 22 Oct 2013 91,048 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 22 Oct 2012 88,343 miles

nsr hand brake outer cable in poor condition

Pass 17 Oct 2011 85,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Oct 2010 82,896 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 82,896 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 80,050 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r outer handbrake cable casing deteriorated

Fail 19 Oct 2009 80,050 miles

Offside Outer Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r outer handbrake cable casing deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2008 76,687 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 73,416 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 70,077 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 70,077 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?

Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
5,158
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
60,850
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 59,436
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,151
position lamp(s) not working 17,886
Stop lamp not working 16,074
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,437
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P260 DTV is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 99,078 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Frontera fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 59,436 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P260 DTV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Frontera typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P260 DTV is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 18 October 1996.

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